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Beginner Windows Lab

Windows Basics

Learn beginner Windows administration commands using a PowerShell-style training terminal.

Mission Objectives

  • • Identify the current Windows user
    Command: whoami
  • • Identify the workstation name
    Command: hostname
  • • Print the current directory
    Command: get-location
  • • List files and folders
    Command: get-childitem
  • • View local user accounts
    Command: get-localuser
  • • View local groups
    Command: get-localgroup
  • • Inspect Windows services
    Command: get-service
  • • View running processes
    Command: get-process
  • • View basic IP configuration
    Command: ipconfig
  • • View detailed network configuration
    Command: get-netipconfiguration
  • • Review Windows event logs
    Command: get-eventlog
  • • Inspect scheduled tasks
    Command: get-scheduledtask

Progress

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Beginner Notes

PowerShell is a command shell and scripting language for Windows administration.

Users represent accounts that can log in or run processes.

Groups control permissions and access.

Event Logs are critical for investigating Windows activity.

CyberArena Windows PowerShell

CyberArena Windows PowerShell initialized...
Connected to beginner Windows training workstation.
Welcome to Windows Basics.
Your goal is to run every command from the help menu.
Type 'help' to begin.
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